The Best Value Lens For Amateur Photographers? Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f1.8 Premium Lens - Red35 Review

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  • The one question that Jimmy is always asked: "What lens should I buy first?"
    Here, Jimmy explains why the 25mm focal length (equivalent to 50mm in full frame) is his go-to choice for when you're first learning photography, and why the Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f1.8 Premium lens is probably the best value for money if you're playing in the MFT world.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 125

  • @123florus
    @123florus 6 років тому +7

    This was the first lens, that I bought for my OMD after using the kit lens for about a year and I absolutely love it. I think it really helped me improve my photography.

    • @Red35Photography
      @Red35Photography  6 років тому

      Thanks for watching mate! Yes, learn with a 25mm (50mm) is a great way to improve your photography

  • @TB-up4xi
    @TB-up4xi 2 роки тому +7

    1:40 - don't need to use the menu multiple times - set the AF mode in the menu to SAF+MF once and leave it there - also assign one of your fn or AEL buttons to focus. That way you will have full auto AND full manual focus control simultaneously. Auto focus on demand then instantaneous manual foucs as required without the shutter button overriding the manual setting - best of both worlds.

    • @DeeeFoo
      @DeeeFoo Рік тому

      And not only that, but most recent Olympus cameras also allow you to re-map shortcuts to the function buttons. I recall there being an option to set the shortcut to switch to MF mode.

  • @steventhomas231
    @steventhomas231 6 років тому +10

    my favourite micro four thirds lens that I own. you can get gorgeous images with it. lovely little lens.

  • @jan3044
    @jan3044 Рік тому

    Already have the 17 mm 1.8 and the 45 mm 1.8 (and the 14 - 150 mm 4.0-5.6 II) and ordered the 25 mm 1.8 yesterday because after shooting some days with the zoom lens @ 25 mm i got the feeling that this will be my „every day“-lens. It just feels „right“… it‘s not as wide as the 17 mm and for indoor shots of my son or even outside on the playing ground and so on you have a better (at least for me) focus on the subject without being „distracted“ by the surroundings in the image… instead you‘ll get a tight view. I am so excited for the lens to arrive 😍

  • @wukevin7381
    @wukevin7381 Місяць тому

    I really love the colors of your photography! So impressive and I ordered this lens immediately 😂

  • @Andy-pu2iv
    @Andy-pu2iv 6 років тому +35

    Jeez Jimmy! Stop standing in the middle of the road! I'll still watch you if you're stood on a pavement, man! In fact, I've got more chance continuing to watch you if you stand on the bloody pavement! Oh, and I like the 25mm - I have one.

    • @Red35Photography
      @Red35Photography  6 років тому +4

      LOL Andy!! Thanks mate. I thought I needed to do something crazy to get some attention hahaha. Joking. Don't worry, I was pretty safe... almost because I was standing on an island actually but there was still no barrier of any sort.

  • @Impostertot
    @Impostertot 6 років тому

    Thanks Jim. Pretty brave standing in traffic 1:12 on London Bridge to do an video for us. Glad you made it!

    • @Red35Photography
      @Red35Photography  6 років тому

      Yes! joking, I was standing on an island but awefully close to the traffic, I know hahha

  • @grinster399
    @grinster399 6 років тому

    Another informative, easy to watch video ... many thanks!

    • @Red35Photography
      @Red35Photography  6 років тому

      Thanks John!! Hope your are well and have a nice day!

  • @effectsjunkie8530
    @effectsjunkie8530 6 років тому

    I just got into the hobby and this was my first prime for m43. It's quite discrete and enjoyable to use. I'm eyeing the 17mm 1.8 but always come back to this.

    • @Red35Photography
      @Red35Photography  6 років тому

      Oh, that lovely 17mm!! I like that too :)

    • @gordon4385
      @gordon4385 6 років тому

      I have both, but I use the 17mm a lot more.

  • @raksh9
    @raksh9 6 років тому +3

    The Olympus 25/1.8 is my most used m43 lens for personal photography, next is the Oly 12/2, then the 45/1.8. Despite the low price and plastic build, the optical quality sharp, bokeh is smooth and pleasant, and focuses quickly and accurately. Environmental portraits are easy and fun with this lens, and on a Panasonic GX85 or similar and the three Olympus primes, I can pretend I have a Leica CL!

    • @Red35Photography
      @Red35Photography  6 років тому +2

      raksh9 Thanks mate! You got the points I was making and this is a brilliant lens indeed!

  • @RestorationAustralia
    @RestorationAustralia 2 роки тому

    I have to buy this, thank you for sharing.

  • @dayeah765caoni3
    @dayeah765caoni3 4 роки тому

    Loving my 25mm f1.8

  • @vicibox
    @vicibox 6 років тому +5

    Well I have the 17mm and 45mm f1.8 so I guess I would have bought this lens sooner or later. You already know that I have a low opinion of Olympus Pro lenses (the f1.2 high glass lenses would be useless for my photography; I demand hyperfocal realism and microtones and that always means low glass) so you will not be surprised when i tell you that I consider my Premuim lenses the best optics that Olympus makes. The fact that I dont much use 25mm even on my zooms meant I decided to buy the Panasonic 25mm f1.7 for completeness because it was half the price even though it is plug ugly. It was further dented when a reviewer claimed it suffered from focus breathing. So I was going to replace it with the Olympus. Then I thought, I havent seen any focus problems and I am not a photographer I am a damned Physicist; test the flipping thing, dont take his word for it. I tested it to destruction. Oh my goodness, its the sharpest MFT lens I own and it was only £150. Hmmmm I will put up with ugly. From what I know, I doubt the Olympus lens will be much different in image quality so will give a general report on this type of lens. Turns out I use it a lot. If i am going to the park say, 25mm is short enough to take general shots but, if i see ducks or such I can hit the x2 digital zoom and pull them in; even with the crop its sharper and faster than a zoom. If you have a zoom you rarely select 25mm you will sit about 17-20mm and then zoom into the ducks so, you never realise how useful this length really is. Crtiticism? Bokeh. It has too much damn bokeh. I have to be constantly alert with my thumb on the control wheel to increase DoF and to dial it out. I know if i didnt have the Lumix lens I would have bought the Olympus which certainly looks prettier; their premium lenses are stunning; must buy the 75mm f1.8 for nature. Gotta love primes ;-)

    • @vicibox
      @vicibox 6 років тому +1

      I will post an image with the 25mm on your twitter page to show you what I mean. I am sure the image could have been taken with the Olympus 25mm f1.8 but not with a DSLR ;-)

  • @Boot_Ma9net
    @Boot_Ma9net 2 роки тому

    I'm here 100% for the denim

  • @ordinosaurs
    @ordinosaurs 6 років тому +3

    On a budget at this f/ length, no one can touch the Panasonic 25/1.7 ; and to add insult to injury, the Pany comes with a lens hood included, which will set you back much more than it's worth if you opt for Olympus (there are cheap 3rd party knock offs, though). Basically the IQ is the same, the Oly is a bit sharper center frame but the Pany makes up for it by being more even across. Finally, between f/2 and f/5.6 you'd want to focus the Pany with a closed diaphragm because there is some noticeable focusing shift when the lens is stopped down from wide open, while the Olympus doesn't need this kind of voodoo to be sharp. Oh, and in real life none is really a looker which is fine because you're supposed to take picture with them and not watch them. So in spite of the added focus fiddling I ultimately settled for the Panasonic 25.
    I much prefer Olympus cameras (I have currently an E-M5 classic and an E-M5 mk II after a number of other models beginning with the E-P1 in 2010), but half of my primes are Panasonic's and they perform very well. My street photography three lens bag is P14/2.5, P25/1.7, and O45/1.8 while my 2 lens setup is O17/1.8 and O45/1.8. For travelling I use a 3 amateur zooms setup : O 9-18, O 12-50 and O 40-150 with the 17/1.8 thrown in for indoor pics. Everything fits nicely in a really tiny bag, but usually if I decide for 2 lens I carry in my pockets.

    • @Red35Photography
      @Red35Photography  6 років тому +1

      Good insight on the Panasonic lenses and I do like their 20 1.7 II, 25mm 1.4, 15 1.7 and 42.5. I favour O lenses because I do think if you want to squeeze out every ounce of performance on the lens, as I am an Olympus shooter, native lenses seems to work slightly better in my opinion. in SAF mode, they are about the same in speed, but in CAF, O lenses work better. I vlog with Olympus cameras and CAF performance is key for me. So it's worth that little premium for that. I do like you travel set up!

    • @ordinosaurs
      @ordinosaurs 6 років тому

      I had the 20/1.7, I sold it after I tested it head to head with the 25/1.7. The other lenses you mention are certainly brilliant but they are out of my amateur league. I don't use C-AF enough to notice a difference, but I take your word for it ;-)
      Thanks for the answer, keep on the good work !

  • @GoA7250
    @GoA7250 4 роки тому +1

    Have this on my E-P5 with a VF-4, simply great.
    Not sure why I took so long to get it.

    • @Red35Photography
      @Red35Photography  4 роки тому +1

      Oh l like the VF-4, really nice to shoot vertical right :)

  • @AbbasBinYounas
    @AbbasBinYounas 3 роки тому

    Hello Mr Chang, now that a Yongnuo 25mm f1.7 is out, would you be kind enough to find time to review it? Since you did a very thorough review of the YN42.5mm lens, I'm excited at the thought of you reviewing the newer one too. Please??

  • @acidsnow5915
    @acidsnow5915 6 років тому

    what interesting insights. there are so many great lenses outthere
    thanks for sharing really enjoyed watching this

  • @terrywbreedlove
    @terrywbreedlove 6 років тому +2

    I have the 25mm 1.8 and it is a very good Len. It is sharp and performs great. However I really want my 17mm 1.8 back. It was stolen so I decided to buy the 25 thinking I would like it. But I miss the 17mm focal length and the manual clutch. Anyone want to trade :) another lens that is great but I don’t use anymore is my 45m 1.8. Great lens but I bought the 75mm and it is a focal length more suited to me. I bought the 17 and 45 with my EM-5 back in 2013 with my EM-5. The EM-5 and 17mm were stolen at the airport in Saigon 2014. Now I shoot a Pen f.

    • @Red35Photography
      @Red35Photography  6 років тому +3

      Hi Terry, thanks for watching mate. I am sorry to hear that your EM5 and 17mm were stolen. I had my EM5 and Billingham (batteries and cards) stolen a couple of Xmas ago. I know that feeling. I guess it depends on your preferences and I do use 17 and 25mm almost all the time and the occasional 45 for half portraits. Pen F? Nice :)

    • @Makta972
      @Makta972 6 років тому

      Hey how do you like the pen-f compare to the em5 mk1 image quality wise ? Did you notice a big jump in quality ?

    • @terrywbreedlove
      @terrywbreedlove 6 років тому +1

      Makta972 there is a noticeable difference for the better in IQ yes but not a big jump. In fact now I wish I had bought the Em-5 mk2 instead simply because I like that form factor better. And the focus is better. The Pen F really struggles with moving subjects and low light. The build quality on the Pen F is so sweet though. It has such a quality feel to it. Very nice little camera. If Oly makes an EM-5 mk 3 I will buy it for sure.

    • @Makta972
      @Makta972 6 років тому

      @@terrywbreedlove thank you

  • @MyRetroJourney
    @MyRetroJourney 6 років тому

    This was my first Olympus prime lens back in 2014 and it was a perfect match for my E-M10. I still love it on my E-M1, although I'd love to have the 1.2 PRO :D

    • @Red35Photography
      @Red35Photography  6 років тому +1

      The Pro..... the holly grail! Haha... I love my pro lens, but the size of this lens is very tempting when I am travelling.

  • @ruioliveira1803
    @ruioliveira1803 4 роки тому

    Hi. I really enjoyed the colors of your photos. You did some processing in Lightroom or is this a Olympus' color mode?

  • @jamesbaker4189
    @jamesbaker4189 6 років тому +1

    This was my first lens, and I’ve done plenty of portraits with it. Great for a starter lens. I always enjoy the bloopers at the end. A diver getting your pro lens, and I’m yoda, lol. Are you going to go to photokina?

    • @Red35Photography
      @Red35Photography  6 років тому +1

      Hey James, thanks for watching mate and also enjoying the bloopers!! Hahaa... we had more but had to cut down before making the blooper longer than the main video! Photokina? I am not too sure yet, I have a few things lined up and may not be able to make it this year but will see.

    • @jamesbaker4189
      @jamesbaker4189 6 років тому

      Red35 Photography ok keep the great content coming, enjoying seeing the photos you take during your videos on Facebook. Put my 17mm on today after last weeks video and been playing around all day with it. Till next time.

  • @sebastiaanvanwater
    @sebastiaanvanwater 6 років тому

    Good review. And you chose the right color.
    I tried to buy this lens to replace my classic Lumix 20mm f1.7. To mixed results.
    The best aspect is the definitely faster AF. You can't even do continuous AF with the Lumix. No complaints there with the Zuiko. It's silent too. And not really expensive (although it could be cheaper, compared to nifty fifties on FF DSLRs).
    One big surprise though is that the lens is much wider than advertized, it is almost as wide as the 20mm, just a tiny fraction narrower. Not a con in my book, but someone else might be disappointed
    But my biggest disappointment is that the lens is competent and produces good IQ, but is not better than the old Lumix. So it never could replace the Lumix completely for me. For IQ, I choose the Lumix over it while it wins on performance. And although small-ish, it is still bigger than the Lumix and that matters on the small bodies for m43 (I own a GM1).

  • @benec5816
    @benec5816 6 років тому +1

    Looks like a great lens with a 1.7 be great fun blurring the backgrounds and night work thanks for the great work stay safe see yac

  • @bamsemh1
    @bamsemh1 3 роки тому +1

    Let's say we are out walking in an unknown city and photographing 😊 suddenly some rain comes. How safe is it to keep shooting with this lens? 🤔 I tried to Google water tests of it, but it seems like nobody dares to try it 😬

    • @Red35Photography
      @Red35Photography  3 роки тому +1

      light drizzles, perhaps, I wouldn't use it in heavy rain. I'd tried it a few times but I wouldn't want to risk my own lens to do so. the Pro lenses, however, I'd been using it in all kinds of shit weathers.

    • @bamsemh1
      @bamsemh1 3 роки тому +1

      @@Red35Photography yeah, I only got 1 pro and 1 semi pro 😊 12-40mm pro and 60mm "pro" 😊 I like it best when I don't need to care about the weather 😅

  • @Yoko.Kurama
    @Yoko.Kurama 5 років тому

    Have you ever used the Panasonic 25mm 1.7? You can frequently find it brand new for less than half the price of this lens brand new

  • @kentxx12
    @kentxx12 4 роки тому

    Good review,but a little tips,try out the super ceap sigma 60mm 2.8 Art lens,you will get shocked ;)

  • @jeffdrew625
    @jeffdrew625 2 роки тому

    2022: izzit time to challenge OM System to put improvements on the 20mm f1.4 pro, OR, design and offer an improved 25mm f1.4/1.8 that’s solid, physically trim and optically capable compared to the bigger, more expensive f1.2 class of primes? Maybe a near pancake for the new Pen-f II on the drawing boards? 😊

  • @jeffreybeigie5244
    @jeffreybeigie5244 6 років тому +8

    I think for best value for the Amateur, you really have to look at the Panasonic 25mm f1.7. It is dirt cheap, focuses very fast, and is really sharp. Since neither lens has stabilization, I don't think there is any real reason to favor one brand over the other no matter what camera body you use. I have used the Pany on both my GX8 and my OMD EM5 II. Works great on both. One thing I wish you would do on your videos is acknowledge that their are 2 companies out there that are making lenses/bodies for M43. I know you are connected to Olympus, but still. The fact that you barely mention Panasonic actually detracts from your videos, I enjoy them a lot but can't help but think you are unfairly biased.

    • @Red35Photography
      @Red35Photography  6 років тому +1

      Hi Jeffrey, I don't think I am totally biased simply because I use my Olympus cameras to do stills and videos, Olympus lenses seem to work a little better in video mode, especially in CAF. Panasonic lenses is great in stills and in SAF but I am looking and rating it from my own experience. They may have similar MTF scores and yet, I am not always looking at specs and online scores and test charts to conclude my review :) Hope you understand. I do agree the greatness of Panasonic lenses and we also use the PanaLeica 25mm 1.4 and 42.5mm Nocticron too! So we aren't totally biased :)

    • @jeffreybeigie5244
      @jeffreybeigie5244 6 років тому

      Red35 Photography Glad to hear all of this. You should try to work in what you just said here into your videos. I have an almost even mix between Olympus and Panasonic lenses. I have the Oly 7-14 f2.8, 17 f1.8, 45 f1.8, and the panasonic 25 f1.7, 12-35f2.8, 14-140 f3.5-5.6, and 100-300 ver 1. I also have a few 3rd party lenses: the Robinson 7.5 & 12mm, and the Sigma 30mm f1.4. As for bodies, again I go both ways. I started with the Olympus Pen E-PL1, then the Pen E-PL5, next I got the Pany GX8, and a second hand OM-D EM5II, and recently the Pany G9. As you can see I love both brands. Often times my choice really boils down to price or weight or some small difference between the two brands. I think it is best to point out where one excels over the other or if the choice is just a matter of personal taste.

    • @judoki999
      @judoki999 5 років тому +3

      U like what u like. Not mentioning other brands does not distract from your vids. Keep up the good work.

  • @wasistyoadisarasputro542
    @wasistyoadisarasputro542 Рік тому

    Hi, can you share the difference this lens and Lumix Leica 25mm 1.4?

  • @stephenmason5682
    @stephenmason5682 2 роки тому

    I use the original 28-50-&135 zooms? Look OK?

  • @mohamedadzmanramli9870
    @mohamedadzmanramli9870 2 роки тому

    Hi ... bro
    I m adzman from KL, Malaysia
    Need your advise if my choice of lenses covers majority of type of shot.. cos i like portrait, landscape, close zoom..
    This are the lens that in my chest...😘
    My lens..
    45mm 1.8
    12-40mm pro
    14-42 mm
    17mm F2.8
    ...thinking of getting zoom(affordable)
    14-150mm
    Or
    40-150mm
    What say you...👍

  • @iwtfgms
    @iwtfgms 5 років тому

    Hello, can you please tell me if it s good also for portrait??

  • @wfkoay7702
    @wfkoay7702 6 років тому

    Thanks Jimmy for wonderful video as always. Btw why recording at the middle of the street? Haha

    • @Red35Photography
      @Red35Photography  6 років тому

      Hahaha thanks mate! Standing in the middle of the street has becoming my thing.... well, I want to see if anyone will ‘beep’ me :) Joking, I was standing on an island

  • @revelac_ao5083
    @revelac_ao5083 4 роки тому +1

    really like your presets, can you make a tutorial on how to get that look on lightroom?

  • @monotow91
    @monotow91 5 років тому +2

    I almost have enough money to get my first rig! I feel like this lens would be great for starting off because of its decent range of options in use ( I’m thinking I wanna go 12mm prime, 25mm prime, and 45mm prime when I get enough money saved up for extra lenses. )
    Now I just gotta figure out if the pen F or omd m10 III is a better fit for me. 😬

    • @Red35Photography
      @Red35Photography  5 років тому +1

      Cheers Joshua, yes, 25mm is a good starting lens and learn about your craft. A standard lens is something I always suggest to anyone who is starting with photography. The combination you mentioned is perfect for all kinds of things!

    • @monotow91
      @monotow91 5 років тому

      Red35 Photography thanks! I used to take a lot of photos back when I was in high school, (was one of the school newspaper Photographers ) and I wanna get back into the hobby. 😁

  • @dmario84
    @dmario84 5 років тому

    Do you think the 25mm f1.2 PRO is worth the extra money if compared to this lens? The price difference is quite a lot here where I'm from. The f1.8 retails for around $400, while the f1.2 PRO goes for about $1800 brand new. Your thoughts?

    • @Red35Photography
      @Red35Photography  5 років тому +1

      Hi Khairil, The short answer is yes for the extra but it really, and I mean really, what you need. I am a pro that needs to squeeze out every ounce of performance as possible so that 1.2 is much needed in low light shooting than the 1.8. My gear makes me money so for me, it’s a big yes. But the 1.8 is super capable and if you don’t need to shoot in extreme or demanding environment, then, the 1.8 is definitely sufficient.

  • @giangisnip
    @giangisnip 6 років тому

    Great video and great lens!

  • @MiaogisTeas
    @MiaogisTeas 5 років тому

    I trained my eye on the 14-42mm set at 25mm. It was great, for a while. Being an f4 lens it really loses functionality in anything but the perfect lighting, plus the chromatic abberation and poor focus speed made it unsuitable for my needs. Once I got the 25mm prime, I just leave it on the body 😊
    I also enjoy the look it lends to filming, too. Thanks for the review, hope this lovely little lens gets into the hands of more people.

    • @darrendavenport3334
      @darrendavenport3334 5 років тому

      The 14-42 doesnt have poor focus speed.... in fact its just as fast as my 45mm 1.8.... as for the CA, all lenses will exhibit some under extreme contrast situations which is easily fixed in post.....for a kit lens its actually very good if you know how to use it.... when your photography skills improve you will grow to appreciate it....

  • @legend240891
    @legend240891 6 років тому +1

    Hi Jimmy, this may be unrelated to your video but to my testing, E-M10 Mark III has worse IBIS than E-M5 Mark I when taking photos. I tried to shoot handheld and photos from E-M5 are sharp up to shutter shut of 1/4 but E-M10 Mark III can't even handle 1/20. Can you please verify? I think Olympus is using different IBIS system on their entry, mid-range and flagship models. I only have two so I can't test. I hope you can do a short test for us. Looking forward to it.
    P/S: I am using Olympus 12-40mm f2.8 PRO for both camera.

    • @Red35Photography
      @Red35Photography  6 років тому +1

      Hi Dong, thanks for your comment. Yes, Olympus employs different IBIS on different levels of their cameras. EM10 III has the latest 3-axis IBIS while the ME5 II has the last gen 5-axis. Even with though the EM5 II having the last gen tech, 5-axis is still better than 3-axis. The only one that features the latest 5-axis IBIS is EM1 II.

    • @legend240891
      @legend240891 6 років тому

      thank you for your reply! I just found out from Olympus website that E-M10 (I,II, III), E-M1 can only compensate 4 stop EV but E-M5 (I,II) can compensate up 5 stops EV while E-M1 II can compensate up to 5.5 stops! Guess my old E-M5 is still very capable regardless of its age.
      It would be interesting if you can do a video comparing the stabilization in each levels of Olympus camera, both in photos and video. Looking forward to it!
      Anyway, thanks for reviewing Olympus stuffs (which helped me making my buying decision for lots of my gear! haha) because you are the only guy on UA-cam to focus on M43 and Olympus. But I really like the contents. I am looking forward to see more videos in the future!

    • @Red35Photography
      @Red35Photography  6 років тому +1

      Dong Cap cheers mate!! Much appreciated your support!

  • @Blue172
    @Blue172 6 років тому

    Hi Jimmy
    Another great review, I wanted to ask will you be reviewing the following 2 lenses as they are on my to buy list
    1st - 75mm f/1.8
    2nd - 300mm f/4 (I know this lens doesn't fit your shooting style but it does look a fantastic lens)
    P.S. The outtakes are great.

    • @Blue172
      @Blue172 6 років тому

      EDIT : Sorry I remember you did the 75mm about 4-5 months ago

    • @Red35Photography
      @Red35Photography  6 років тому +1

      I do have the 300mm f/4 with me hahahah.... so stay tuned!

    • @Blue172
      @Blue172 6 років тому

      I can't wait to find out if you think it's worth spending £2000.00 on over the Sigma 150-600mm for my D750
      But I'd rather have the Olympus over the Sigma just because of the size, I need to do a test and wow for Olympus.

  • @nikcname
    @nikcname 5 років тому

    Hi Jimmy, mind to share the setting of taking those pictures around 6:58 - 7:42? it's the taste I like for city snap, thanks.

    • @Red35Photography
      @Red35Photography  5 років тому

      Cheers mate. I will try to do some workflow next year and stay tuned for those!

  • @gabrielalamberti5860
    @gabrielalamberti5860 6 років тому +1

    I´m a newbie so I have a question: Some cameras have a Manual Focus button, to focus the lenses manually. Where does the Olympus have it? Thank you.

    • @Red35Photography
      @Red35Photography  6 років тому +2

      No prob Gabriela, well, in Olympus cameras, you can access via the Super Control Panel and you will see lots of options there and very likely to see a small box about AF, where you can set SAF, CAF, MF and others. Press ok from the back to access this Control Panel.

    • @gabrielalamberti5860
      @gabrielalamberti5860 6 років тому

      @@Red35Photography
      Ah, ok. Thank you.

  • @Makta972
    @Makta972 6 років тому +1

    Hi man, what do you think about Panasonic and I'm pretty sure Olympus going full frame ? Looks like 4/3 all over again..

    • @Red35Photography
      @Red35Photography  6 років тому

      Full Frame? Woah, that’ll be cool, though I don’t think so. Panasonic lenses are great too and don’t get me wrong. I love some of them but I do prefer the aesthetics and feel (and rendering) of Olympus lenses. Don’t forget though, Olympus has been a camera companies for way longer than Panasonic and they know how to make great glass :)

    • @Makta972
      @Makta972 6 років тому +1

      @@Red35Photography That's certain for panasonic. They will introduce a full frame camera on 25 september ! www.43rumors.com/ft5-panasonic-will-announce-its-first-full-frame-system-camera-on-september-25/

    • @Red35Photography
      @Red35Photography  6 років тому

      Makta972 I heard about Panasonic but with Olympus, they are probably still thinking but as far as I know, they are focusing on M43 for now.

  • @andytee88
    @andytee88 6 років тому +1

    The build quality of this lens is better than the Panasonic 25mm 1.7

    • @derdurstbursch
      @derdurstbursch 6 років тому

      The Panasonic also feels quite fine. And it's cheaper on the used market (at least in germany).
      They are propably very similar.

  • @urbanart7325
    @urbanart7325 5 років тому +1

    Which Pen model are you holding?

  • @hoffpun7665
    @hoffpun7665 6 років тому

    I have been eyeing the Olympus 25mm 1.8 for my Em1 mk1, but I currently have the lumix 25mm 1.7. I really love the lumix but would the 1.8 be better than the lumix 1.7?

    • @hoffpun7665
      @hoffpun7665 6 років тому

      Big reason I'm eyeing it is because the 17 1.8 Olympus is my main lens and my favorite focal legnth is the 25mm. (50mm equiv)

    • @Red35Photography
      @Red35Photography  6 років тому +3

      Well, having native lenses will have the better AF performance for sure. But I think if you have the Lumix 25mm, it will be quite similar but what you do gain is the 'Olympus' colours from their usual magic :)

  • @benzeglam
    @benzeglam 6 років тому

    Why would you pick up this lens instead of Panasonic 25mm f1.7?

    • @Red35Photography
      @Red35Photography  6 років тому +1

      Hi Muhammad, thanks for watching. I chose to use the Olympus because it's a native to my cameras, just better AF speed. When I do use the occaionsal CAF, native lenses are better at that.

  • @rentedtux1883
    @rentedtux1883 3 роки тому

    There is so much more unique qualities in the old OM and Pen F lenses. And they are just as sharp..if not sharper.

  • @miftaaulia9377
    @miftaaulia9377 5 років тому

    Which more value for money this or the 45/1.8?

    • @Red35Photography
      @Red35Photography  5 років тому +2

      Well, that depends on what you do. you will definitely use 25mm more than 45mm because of the focal length for sure. 45mm is a medium tele and great for close up and tight portraits, and perhaps some detail landscape. 25mm is more versatile.

  • @absurdfool
    @absurdfool Рік тому

    i'd prefer a lumix 25 f1.7

  • @Michael-fw5ef
    @Michael-fw5ef Рік тому

    Why were you standing in the middle of the road during the video?

  • @mcmatute2203
    @mcmatute2203 6 років тому

    what camera are you using in the pictures?

    • @Red35Photography
      @Red35Photography  6 років тому

      Joell Matute We made all our videos with Olympus EM-1 II, shot in 4K 30P

  • @ageshero
    @ageshero 5 років тому +2

    Right in the middle of the road lol

  • @Master-tu4kd
    @Master-tu4kd 2 роки тому

    They is no view finder on that camera why were you putting your face to the camera?

  • @foxfaisal82
    @foxfaisal82 5 років тому

    Your silver lens looks ok when it is attached to the black camera body. I have a silver Olympus 45mm F1.8 & black Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mk I, and both of them look ugly when they are attached together (based on my taste) 😅

  • @HenryStradford
    @HenryStradford 6 років тому

    Sent you a FB friend request...

  • @drnastybf79
    @drnastybf79 5 років тому

    You insist that lenses compress perspective which is false. You position relative to the subject and background is what defines perspective. Lense simply frame tighter or wider. You could shoot something with tele lens and then with wide angle lens and crop to match the fov. If you dont move between shots, perspective will remain the same.

  • @RagingBubuli
    @RagingBubuli 3 роки тому

    1:13 this gives me anxiety.

  • @geofff6671
    @geofff6671 2 роки тому

    Why are you standing in the middle of the road?

  • @rs_pa
    @rs_pa 6 років тому

    Small camera, huge camera bag. May I be bold enough to ask why?

    • @Red35Photography
      @Red35Photography  6 років тому

      Sure, I am a working pro and I always carry a bigger bag for my shoot before or after filming UA-cam and I carry more than stuff I am reviewing like mics, extra batteries, power banks, memory cards, I also sometimes carry my 15" MacBook Pro for edit too and hence big bags. You will notice some videos that I do carry much smaller bags when I don't have to carry more than just for UA-cam videos. I vlog too so I sometimes have my OSMO with me and you won't believe how much I actually carry, follow me on my Facebook and you will see whenever I do a live video there :)

  • @ivardahl-larsen
    @ivardahl-larsen 4 місяці тому

    I detest the expression; " the best lens for amateurs." So if you are a professional, using Olympus or Panasonic, that lens is no good, can't be used for me a professional. Total rubbish!

  • @toxotis70
    @toxotis70 6 років тому +1

    Panasonic is way cheaper....

    • @mavfan1
      @mavfan1 6 років тому

      John Spirou yeah, Panasonic is definitely way more cheaply constructed....

    • @derdurstbursch
      @derdurstbursch 6 років тому

      @@mavfan1 well. I only own the Panasonic, and it feels light, but trustworthy and the focus ring is smooth etc. I like it.

    • @jeffreybeigie5244
      @jeffreybeigie5244 6 років тому

      I don't own the Olympus, so I can only compare it to the Oly 45 f1.8 which looks a lot like the 25 f1.8. The panasonic 25 seems to me to be about as well constructed as the olympus 45. It isn't like the Oly 17mm f1.8 which just knocks it out of the park with the way it is constructed, and with that lovely focus clutch.

  • @Mark_James_Hill
    @Mark_James_Hill 2 роки тому

    Please stop saying BOKA its Boke...BO-K...a Japanese word meaning blur... you use it so often and yur a pro so you should start pronouncing it correctly lol and you are Asian! WTF....videos are breat BTW one of my 3 Olympus go to guys!

  • @daxshell242
    @daxshell242 4 роки тому

    uuuh "its how most humans see things in terms of compression" ??? Not it isnt. Our depth perception is 70 mm.

  • @stehlealexander
    @stehlealexander 5 років тому

    25s intro is way too long! Rest top